New ultralight multicopter targets private pilots, training organizations, and future air taxi operators Volocopter has introduced the VoloXPro, a new electrically powered ultralight multicopter. The aircraft is designed for both private and commercial use. The company says the VoloXPro will serve flight schools, flying clubs, and air … [Read more...] about Volocopter Unveils VoloXPro and Expands into Pilot Training Market, Air Sports
Urban Air Mobility
NYC Tests Cargo Drones to Cut Traffic and Speed Medical Deliveries
Port Authority Launches Yearlong Cargo Drone Trial Over East River. Skyports partnership aims to test middle-mile delivery, reduce congestion, and support medical logistics in New York City The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will begin a yearlong cargo drone trial on April 27, testing scheduled flights between lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. The … [Read more...] about NYC Tests Cargo Drones to Cut Traffic and Speed Medical Deliveries
SkyDrive Earns Japan ADO Certification, Advances 2028 eVTOL Commercial Launch
SkyDrive receives ADO certification from Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau, becoming the first dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan to achieve the designation. SkyDrive Inc. has received Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). The company is the first dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan to earn this designation. The ADO marks a … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Earns Japan ADO Certification, Advances 2028 eVTOL Commercial Launch
Why Japan’s AAM Roadmap May Be the Most Realistic in the World
A phased, system-wide approach focuses on operations, infrastructure, and public acceptance Japan’s leading AAM provider, SkyDrive, has translated the country's plan for advanced air mobility (AAM). The Japanese roadmap stands out for its practicality. While many countries highlight aircraft development, Japan has taken a broader approach. Its national roadmap outlines how to … [Read more...] about Why Japan’s AAM Roadmap May Be the Most Realistic in the World
Electra.aero Chosen for Federal Advanced Air Mobility Program
Electra.aero has been named the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration’s inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, or eIPP, according to a company announcement. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration selected Electra to work with state and local partners on … [Read more...] about Electra.aero Chosen for Federal Advanced Air Mobility Program
